A current political map that features our world in rich, earth-toned colors and extraordinary mural size. Features the Winkel Tripel projection to reduce distortion of land masses as they near the poles.

Three durable latex-coated panels are hung like wallpaper. Directions included.

National Geographic is a renowned authority in cartography. For 120 years the Society's maps have helped spread geographic knowledge around the globe. A vast database allows National Geographic to combine the latest data gained by space-age technology with innovative digital mapping techniques to create state-of-the-art political, physical, and thematic maps. The Society's meticulous research and attention to detail have established a standard of achievement that is unparalleled.

This map looks amazing in our basement. I love the small maps in the corner (population density, etc). My son is 12 and I was looking for a new globe for him and found this map. Amazing value for the quality.

* Installation is a two-person job and takes about 2hrs* Half a gallon of wallpaper paste is sufficient* Wide plastic hand-squeege is a must have to remove bubbles and stick panel* Aligning panels is the hardest task

I hung this for a client & the final job looked amazing! (clients words as well as mine)!! Any visitors to his house comment on how good it looks.The only downside was no adhesive was sent with the mural so we had to trial & error different adhesives to get one tht worked. (Nat Geo you're missing out on extra money, send & charge for the adhesive)!!!

i was pretty sure the product came with glue, but now trying to find something to stick it up with... it will look great afterwards.

Bottom LineYes, I would recommend this to a friend

From National Geographic:Thank you for sharing your comments. We are happy to hear that you are pleased with this map. Our mural maps are to be hung like wallpaper but do not come with paste or glue. Please see the instructions, or consult your local hardware or paint store.

Delivery was fast. I think I paid about $30 total for primer and the wallpaper adhesive needed. I used my own paint rollers and materials.

It took me (once the primer had dried) about 45 minutes to hang. It is definitely a two person job. I had issues lining up at times but that is only because my wall is imperfect. Once placed it stayed up.

It looks wonderful! Instead of TV one can just sit and marvel at the world. Completely worth the price.

My only complaint is that one panel has richer color when compared to the one next to it. It was obviously printed at a different time or in a different way. However, this is noticeable but not enough to bother me.

The quality is fantastic, it is a shame it has to come splitted in three, because then it is hard to put it together. Bad system of way the pack it, since it arrives quite wrinkled. Once you put your effort in to getting the three pieces together with everything it requires, it becomes an awesome way to decorate your wall!